Teenagers And Stress

Thursday, March 1, 2001

‘Psychology : Teenagers And Siress (NAPSA)—Stress is a word generally reserved for adults. Yet teens face stress every day, and in different ways. Their coping skills aren't as effective or mature as an adult’s, and they’re often left wondering what to do about what they are feeling. slaste-Berry een’s Guide Pao to llanaging WZ8 the StPCSS and . > With contributions from teens for teens Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D. seniher Leigh Youngs Authors of the nationalbestseller Taste Berries” for A new book talks openly with teens about the stress they face in daily life. In their new book, A TasteBerry Teen’s Guide to Managing the Stress and Pressures of Life (Health Communications, Ine., $12.95), authors Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D. and Jennifer Leigh Youngs get teens to talk openly about the stress and pressures they face. The pressures of getting good grades at school, finding a parttime job, getting into a good college, meeting the needs and expectations of parents and teachers, even making and keeping friends are just some of the issues weighing heavily on teens’ minds. The book offers real answers— coping skills to help teens traverse today’s stressful times. It provides valuable help for teens feeling overwhelmed with their lives, including: * what exactly stress is and whatit isn’t; * how stress shows itself in behavior and emotions; and * strategies for minimizing stress and staying cool under pressure. A Taste-Berry Teen’s Guide to Managing the Stress and Pressures of Life is available at bookstores, or directly from the publisher by calling (800) 441-5569 or at www.hci-online.com.